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ET08 GFV

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,000 mi
Last recorded174,000 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 GFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 174,000 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 174,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2018 164,829 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 154,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 151,533 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 146,738 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 138,150 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 127,830 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 116,383 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 107,784 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 97,973 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 97,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre on 2mm

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

some judder on front brakes

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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ET08 GFV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET08 GFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ET08 GFV registered?

ET08 GFV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is ET08 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET08 GFV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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